Supervising Attorney - 5225
About The Position
BronxWorks seeks a Supervising Attorney for its Tenant Defense Program. Reporting to the Director, the Supervising Attorney mentors staff attorneys and a paralegal, oversees high-quality legal representation, and maintains a reduced caseload. The role calls for a social justice-driven leader with expertise in New York City housing law and creative litigation strategies. BronxWorks is a nonprofit serving Bronx residents through more than 65 program sites. Its Legal Services Department works to advance housing justice and prevent displacement for low-income tenants across the Bronx.
Requirements
- Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing, or eligibility for admission through reciprocity.
- At least 3 years of experience representing tenants in eviction proceedings, ideally in NYC Housing Court.
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest law and housing rights.
- Comprehensive knowledge of NYC housing law and related benefits.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, written and oral advocacy, communication, and litigation skills.
- Computer proficiency for database tracking, report preparation, communication, and administrative tasks.
Nice To Haves
- Prior supervisory experience in a legal setting.
- Proficiency in Spanish or another relevant language.
Responsibilities
- Supervise staff attorneys, a paralegal, and volunteers or interns, ensuring high standards of representation and client service while meeting program and grant objectives.
- Lead regular case review meetings and oversee analysis of legal issues, case strategy, and case administration.
- Set and enforce litigation schedules and deadlines, and review and edit pleadings and other written work products.
- Supervise court and administrative proceedings and second-seat entry-level attorneys.
- Supervise the team paralegal, ensuring high-quality support for staff attorneys and clients, including benefits application assistance, administrative support, and advocacy support.
- Maintain a reduced caseload representing tenants in eviction proceedings in housing court and administrative settings, including hearings, trials, and appeals.
- Build relationships with BronxWorks programs, community organizations, advocates, government agencies, elected officials, provider networks, and courts.
- Collaborate with the program director and other supervising attorneys to provide strategic leadership and direction and develop and strengthen program policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with data-entry and reporting requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
